The Sun. — London, England, 1818-12-31 00:00:00

FOR THE SUN. NNVAI, SUPREMACY. MR. EDITOR,—The Israelites of old complained that tht-y could not make bricks - without straw ; and if England, at the present day, expects every matt to do his duty, it is but fair that every roan should he taught to do bis duty, before such : a result can be expected from him i That this idea is not a new one, in regard to out Naval Force and Maritime Commerce, is evi dent nom the tact of CHARLES the Second, who may he styled the Father of the British Navy, and of British Commerce also, by the Navigation A ct, having established the Mathematical School at Christ's Hospital, for the express purpose of educating the pupils for the sea service, either in Lis"Majesty's ships or the Merchants' employ. In regard to this view of the subject, and in reference to an existing vacancy for the Head Master4tip of that School, togethel : with the offi cial Selection of three Candidates who are Lands men, the whole of the Naval Candidates being rejrcted, I have already sent you some observa tions which it is unnecessary to repeat, but to ivitieh some others may be added, as the day of election is not yet gone past, and the welfare ,or ruin of that valuable nursery for Sea Officers re mains yet undecided. The Nautical Profession, Mr. Editor, not only combines science and practice, but also requires a third desPeraturn, distinct from both, though compounded of them, which may be called Scien tific Practice, or Practical Science, a desideratum, the knowledge of which can only be possessed by those who, to a good mathetntical Imund a!i on of nautics, have added a long and varied experience On the Ocean. If such is necessary to make the finished Sea man, who hut the judicious Seaman can impart even a ray of that knowledge to the youthful aspirant in the studies which are to fit him for his Country's service ? 'Tis not the deep reasoning of a Nawrom, the mathematical genius of a SANDERSON, or the ac- curate investigations of an EMERSON, though elegant additions to practical professional know ledge, chat will fit the Sea-boy for his future ele ment. Had NnwToN himself ,been a Candidate for such an office, I s , ould consider him as ineli gible, how much More then must those be, especi ally in cohip.arison with nautical Candidates, whose knowledge of mathematics, however fitted for the meridian of Cambridge, can have nothing in com mon with that fitted for the meridian of Green wich ? By the regulations of the school each boy has only four years to acquire the knowledge re lative to his profession, and, unless be possesses both genius and industry, he is not likely to pass sooner through the course assigned co him. To ground him well in the'necessary acquirements is then a primary object, superior to all others, and one for which the Tutor ought to be specifically qualified, otherwise valuable time is sacrificed, and a nautical aspirant sent forth deficient in that ele mentary knowledge on which his professional advancement must depend. 'Tis true, indeed, that the Master, whoever be may be, baiS ROBERTSON for his guide; but even of RorsEaTSON 'tis only a part that is absolutely and impetiously necessary to be studied by the pupil, though it is extremely proper that he should go over the whole of the course, as there is no part of it but forms a link in the grand chain of Nautical Science. To make the four years then fully an swerable to the purpose intended, the power of making a judicious selection, and enforcing a due investigation, ,is absolutely necessary ; but can a Landsman possess that power ? I will at once say, No ! as every man conversant with sea aff , drs will acknowledge, though the proofs of it. wool" far exceed your possible ►imits. Nor is that power to be acquired by books. Sir, there are questions put by boys, in the course of their studies, which a Folio could not explain, though a practical man can illustrate them in a couple of sentences !—and on the accuracy of this fact alone, the question might be allowed to de pend. I again then repeat the question, and put it to the Governors of that useful Establishment, on whose decision so many weighty interests are at stake— Is the Mathematical School at Christ's Hospital to be restored to its original purpose and inten tion, or 'must its interests and those of the Naval Supremacy of Britain be sacrificed by the adop tion of Candidates who, however gifted with ma thematical learning, however distinguished in their own professional course, or by their own nioral and personal characters, must be, from the very nature of the orginal intention of the School, totally unfitted for the duty, in comparison with tnen of nautical practice ? The question is an important one; I hope those interested will take a HINT. LONDON JOUR NA LS: FROM THE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAT. [Morning Chronicle,] We are still in the same state of uncertainty with regard to what is passing at Paris. In the absence, however, of certain intelligence, various Ennio:as are afloat, and among- others the report which we noticed in our Paper of yesterday, re-' specting Talleyrand. It is confidently stated, though we cahoot pretend to say on what au.ho rity, that Talleyrand has actually succeeded the Duke de Richelieu, and that the selection of a new Ministry has 'been entrusted to him. The French Funds have in the mean time experienced a considet able rise. By an express received in the early part of yesterday by a leading person on 'Change, which left Paris on Monday, intel ligence was brought that the 5 per cents. had on that day risen 2 per cent., and that several bar• gains had been done at 65 francs. From this it won:11 seem as if a nomination of a Ministry, agreeable to capitalists, had taken place. Whe ther or not, or how the re-appointment of Talley rand to power would produce this.effeet, we pre tend not to say. We do not think that the pub lic is yet in possession of sufficient information to wairant the expression of any thing like a de cided opinion on this subject one way or ano ther. We shall therefore adopt the course which wisdom and. prudence recommend, and leave the matter for the present as we found it. We know for certain that persons who sold French Stock last week offered yesterday to take it back at a considerable rise. We understand that the Buenos Ayres Govern ment hare contracted for the hnilding of four large frigates, on tile plan of those constructettin the United States for the defence of harbours. — These frigates are to be of .the largest ditren sions, with steam engines on board, and furnaces for the preparing of red hot shot. Each frigate is to carry 33 guns, of 36 pounders each, and they are to be stationed in the River Plate, where, on account of the currents, ships of war navigate the stream with difficulty. These frigates are in tended to counteract any force the Spaniards may send against that country from Cadiz. They are to be manned by foreigners, previously natura lized by the Government of Buenos Ayres. it is supposed trey will be ready long before the ar rival Of flour and provisions, which, an Evening Paper states, are to be brought froth North Ame rica to victual the Cadiz Expedition.—The Mar quis of kVellington, stated at Lloyd's yesterday to have arrived at Liverpool from Buenos Ayres, left there on 20th August, and has since been taking in a cargo at Maldonado ; consequently she brings nothing, new, as the aecounts•we our selves have published from Buenos Ayres reached up to the 4th Sept.—(Mid) EXTRACT OF A LETTER, DATED AIADRID, DEC. 10. " Great and general has been our alarm within the last weeks. They have, however, in some measure subsided at the present moment, though the causes which gave rise to them still exist, and induce us to apprehend some dreadfully disastrous event. It is now very evident that the parties assembled in the country, whether they are called banditti, rebels, or guerillas, are in several parts, and very numerous; that they possess military discipline, and are well provided with arms and ammunition. Further,.they have plans concerted with each other. Their force considerably in. creases by desertions from the army, more parti cularly from those corps destined to embark against South America. his said that these par ties are directed by military men of character and talent, and that numbers in the regular service of the King are enrolled to act as soon as an oppor tunity °frets. It appears that some days ago an attack was projected on the capital, with a view to seize the person of the King. and Royal Fa n►ily, but the project was discovered ; but it is ►yell understood that some of the Foreign Minis ters were greatly alarmed-. lit consequence of the discovery, report says that the principal leader of the euterprize, who still remains unknown, caused the operation to be deferred till a better opportu nity. Troops in the mean time have been called towards the Capital, but there is scarcely a regi ment in the country that is not dissatisfied— nearly all contain both Officers and men ready to join in any thing that may restore a new order of things, and all are well aware tl►at this can only be done in one way—for no amendments will take place which do not emanate from compulsion.— A general understanding and Communication. is organized throughout the country, by means of secret marks and signs similar to those used in Freemasonry, which have hitherto baffled the ut most vigilance of the Government and the Con fessional. " These armed bands have already laid some towns under contribution; nay, at one time they were in numbers within ten leagues of the capital. The persons belonging to the Court did every thing to conceal their tears ; but that they were greatly alarmed was evident from the measures to, which they resorted. One 6f the steps imme diately taken was that of opening all the letters found in the Post-Office, and the Inquisitor-Ge neral was set to work with fresh, instructions to his emissaries stationed throughout the country. The most rigorous measures have also been adopt ed to prevent the entry of all foreign prints and writings, but more particularly those coming from England. " When, how, and where the storm will burst upon us, nobody is prepared or even dares to foretell, but it has long been gathering, and can not be avoided. A residence in. - Madrid is deemed extremely dangerous. The King is fully aware Of the situation into which the Kingdom is plunged, and by those who have access to Court, he is said to be in a very melancholy state ,ot mind. He feels that he dues not possess the smallest particle of popularity ; this lie sees eve' y time he rides out in his carriage. Thelrick of placing hired persons along the road side to bellow out " Long live the King," has been seen through. He can trust no one, and lie feels that Monks and Friars have fastened upon him like the night-mare, yet he has not' courage to shake them off. This state of uneasiness is greatly increased by the schemes in agitation to restore his father to the throne, who, on the other baud, has breorhe extremely popular ; and, above all, be dreads the intrigues and abilities, nay, even the vengeance, of the 41.) , Teen-mother. He is also aware, that the whole people of Europe have in some way or other pronounced on the question between him and his father, and his Minister not being admitted at the late Congress, and the little attention Nil(' to his claims for me diation, and other, points 'urged in a very strong manner, have not tended to tranquillize his mind. " It appears that the grand plan which - now occupies the attention of the Ministry, but more particularly of the Marquis de Irujo, is to strike a great and a general blow in the whole of South America, in order to put an end to the war at once. in order to 'carry this project into execu tion, plans have been formed, the result of which seems• to he, that 10,000 men are deemed neces sary far Venezuela and New Granada, 8000 for Mexico, 14,000 for Buenos Ayres, and 8000 for Chili, in all 40,000 A new scheme, presented by the Marquis, it seems, has met with the ap probation of his Majesty, and this is said to be, to deliver over to Russia the Balearic Islands, viz. Majorca, Minorca, and Iviza ; to Holland the seven Canary Islands ; to England the Island of Cuba ; and to France Puerto Rico, the Spanish part of the Island of Santo Domingo, and the Pltilipine Islands. By this means, it is supposed, Minister Irujo expects to obtain the necessary transports, and other requisites to realize the ex pedition, the total amount of which has been cal culated at thirty millions at dollars, though it was thought that the above transfers, if carried into effect, would produce, considerably more than that ston. Certainly if the measures could be made practicable, and the object in view could be realized, it would be the exchange of Islands of little or no utility to us, for an immense and rich Continent. Irujo, we understand,, asserts, that by this means the re-conquest of America will no longer be delayed, which is necessary for the ad mission and realization of the proposals laid be fore the Allied Powers. • • " By many this plan is considered as mere mad ness; but though Irujo has a little body, his friends say he has a great -soul. This, however, may convey a pretty good idea of the shifts to which our Ministers are run, and the dilemma in which the Cabinet is placed. The deliberations on the state of South America absorb every other attention, and nothing is thought of but the means of stopping the progress of the Revolution there. Yet nothing is determined upon filially ; and what was thought conducive to the object in view one month is abandoned the next. Armies of Friars would long ago have been sent out, ac cording to the recommendation of some very re verend characters, in order to preach against Atheism and Republican principles, but no vo lunteers of this class can now be found, as their companions, who have already landed on the other side of the Atlantic, have not fared very well ; and it is understood that the Patriots no longer pay respect to the cowl or the tonsure, if found to be a bar to their emancipation."—(Thid.) [Morning Post.] Notwithstanding rite silence of . the Paris Papers upon the subject of the reported change of Mi nistry, the fact continues to be stated in private letters. Whether these statements be correct or not, we cannot at present pretend to decide ; but admitting them for a moment to have some foun dation, it is evident that the Ministers, if they have really tendered their resignation, must still retain a great share of influence at least to be able to silence the press. We shall reserve every othei observation until we hear further upon the subject.—lt was yesterday confidently stated in the City, that two Gentlemen had arrived from Paris, which place they left on Sunday morning. They were said to have brought advice, that the greatest agitation prevailed in the public mind, and that several English families, who had ar ranged to remain in France during the winter season, hall determined upon quitting, and were disposing of their property, at a great loss, for that purpose ; many that had no incumbrance had already taken their departure, and every thing wore the most gloomy appearance. Not withstanding this unsettled state of politics, every nerve had been strained to secure public confidence, .and in some measure with success, for an express was received in town yesterday, which left Paris on AlOnday, with intelligence that the Five per Cents, had on that day risen two per Cent., several bargains having been done at 65 francs. Advices from Cadiz to the 10th inst. and from Madrid. to the 17th inst. have been recei►ved.— The latter confirm our former accounts of the perfect tranquillity of the capital. By the tormer we learn that the exertions to promote the sail ing of the expedition are greater than ever ; and that the Spanish Government has actually en gaged persons to victual the ships. The indivi duals who have obtained the contract are two members connected very intimately with the Ca binet of Madrid. They have sent out agents to the United States for the purpose of purchasing flour and other provisions.—(lbid.) THE QUEEN'S WILL—The will still remains in the hands of Sir JOHN NICHOLL. The personal property exceeds expectation. The moveables in Windsor Castle, at Frogmore, and the Queen's Palace, will be collected together in the course of the present week, when tire schedule will be corn plet ed.—(lbid.) Puonasm.—Yestertlay the amateurs of the fistic art were highly gratified by a set-to for 10 guineas aside between Bob Brady, of milling celebrity, and a man of the name of William Blewey. The combatants met at one o'clock in the field behind the Jew's Harp, Mary-le-bone. where an immense Concourse of people were assembled, amongst whom were several amateurs ofdistinction. Blewey at the commencement was the favourite ; but the science of Brady prevailed, after a good stand-up fight of 50 minutes, during which 22 desperate rounds were fought. A determination was ex pressed to back the victor for 100 guineas against any one iqt England of his weight. .. To the PROPRIETORS of E.IsT INDIA STOO 5 ' LADIES and GENTLEMEN, J ANXIOUSLY embrace the earliest opP orig i : pity of expressing those Feelings of Respect and tude, which your friendly, zealous, and-successful Exert''' . have excited in my breast. h Its s You have placed me in a distinguished situation, wh lc (teem, and cotinues to be, an object of laudable atribilio otO many, and ;hid), with me, has a peculiar value, as W been filled, for many years, by a revered Parent, whop example it is the first wish of my heart to cherish and° emulate. In the sentiments, I trust you will recognise the 17 ' 51' pledge I can offer, that I will sedulously endeavour to cx e l o the duties assigned to me, with credit, I hope, to myself a with advantage to the Interests - of the Company. I have the honour to he, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your faithful and obliged 'errant, WILLIAM TAYLOR MONEY' Streatham Park, Dec. 31, ISIS. THEATRICAL REGISTER. ;Wormed Last Ni g ht. THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-I.A ME.—Barmecide Princ : ip l • - Clia' racters by Mr. H. Kemble and Mrs. Orger. Atter Wl"' Lock and Key. To which was added, Falls of Clyde. r , THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDE.—The Clandestine 1 % 3 4 , riage : Lord Ogleby, Mr. W. Farrel); Miss Sterling, I t c . C Kemble. After which. (4th time), ;Harlequin M u " hausen. PRICE 0 STOCKS Till!: DAY AT rweLve is'cr.octt. S per Cent. Red.. 7741 73 77g *•••• r 861 87 Exch. Bills, id 12s. Ii India Bonds ls'• P r ' Si per Cent ,.,," a i p 4 per Cents 9 , 11 g 9F , 4 Cons. fur Account ..... • 79 1 Bank L. Ann. 20 I-16th MAILS. ARRIVED-3 Waterford, I Brazils. DUE—I Dublin, 1 Waterford, 1 Guernsey and Jerscrt '2 Sweden, 1 Hamburgh, 1 France. HIGH WATER AT LONDO BRIDGE' O•MOR.R.O W 'i s Morning, 4 minutes after 6. Evening, 29 minutes after THE SITN. SOLEM QUIS DICERS FALSUSI AUDEN!' LONDON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1818. We received last night the Paris Papers of Su ir day last. Those of Monday, which were di te this morning, have not arrived. The Jou r. pals of Sunday throw no light whatever op°' the subject of the Ministry, not a word WI mentioned in any of them of any change, or ° any symptoms of change, in the Adminisnati oll ' The postponement of the discussion in the Char n° beg of Deputies probably had reference to The following are extracts : " CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.-SiTrtNG OF DEC. 26• " PRESIDENCY (IF M. EAVEZ. ge The Sitting opened at one o'clock: " The Minister of Finance, and the Councill' of State, Baron Capelle, were introduced, a ll took their seats on the Ministers' Bench, whey the Keeper of the Seals was also seated. " The Count Beugnot reported from the Cern' mittee on the Projet for the Provisional Coll"; Lion of six-twelfths of the taxes for the service °I. 1819'. He complained, in the name of the CO°' mittee, that the Finance Accounts had not b eell rendered with the same prOmptitude as in foro' ci- , years. The ComMittee, in order to avoid the certainty of the phrase in the 2d Article, aot h. rizing the collection of the Taxes according ( 01:4 existing regulations, until the promulgation of the Budget, had agreed to introduce an amendinent, limiting the duration of the existing regulation 9 t° the Ist July next, at farthest. With this Ame nd° ment they voted for the adoption of the Projet. " The President stated that the Report %W I ,/ be printed and distributed. As the discussion cooly not be opened till twenty-four hours after the tribution of the Report, he proposed to aPriil the discussion for a public sitting on Monday• " A great number of Members on the left side' . ' No, no ! Tuesday. " M. Dupont (de l'Eure), from his place , sisted upon an adjournment till Tuesday. " The President--Opinions are divided, 11-5 take the votes of the Chamber. " On putting the question the result appca- doubtful. The question was put a second time, o'b ell le Chamber decided that the Report 00" be iscuSsed on Tuesday next. " The Chamber then resolved into a SeCre‘ Committee. " It was announced tLt on Monday there will be neither Public Sitting nor Secret Commit tee ' " PARIS, Dac. 27.—Friday the King h" rg i mass in his apartments, and afterwards receive` the Neapolitan and Spanish Ambassadors, the Ministers, several Marshals, Lieutenant-Gene rsis and a great number of Members of the tvi° ' Chambers. " The King on Ffiday transacted business the Duke de Richelieu and the Minister of Interior; and yesterday with the Duke de itiche lieu. " The Marquis de Perignon, Peer and I ‘ l4l l lla of France, Governor of the First Military Di v '' ) fi'►n, died on Friday at the 1-Ittel of th GoVerir ment of Paris, of an Apoplectic attack. " In the Chamber 'of •.D:puties yesterday the I I ] 3 t,